
Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Please read this manual before
operating this product for the
first time.
TOCOM 16066640
Model: MR53R400

Instruction Manual
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO
NOT OPEN.
This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage”
inside the product that
presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back
panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with
fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to
be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection
TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone
numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not
covered by your warranty.
Caution: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the
product.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
NOM Requirements- Power Consumption: 110- 130V AC 60Hz 90W
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MR53R400
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
IMPORTANT STAND AND BASE SAFETY INFORMATION
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to
prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or
damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions above.
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MR53R400
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Feature Descriptions
181 Channel Tuner - total number of channels the TV can receive: 2-69 in Air mode, or 1-125 in Cable mode
Channel Recall - returns to the last channel viewed
Closed Caption Display - feature that displays the text of a TV broadcast
Remote Control - the remote control can execute all functions of the TV
On/Off Timer - feature that allows the user to set a time for the TV to turn on or off
Parental Control - used to lock unacceptable programming
Screen Size - the diagonal size of the TV screen in inches
Selectable Picture Modes - preset standards for TV display: Normal, Theater, and Memory
Trilingual On Screen Display (OSD) - TV’s on screen display can be either English, French, or Spanish
Feature MR53R400
181 Channel Tuner 1
Channel Recall
Closed Caption
Remote Control
On/Off Timer
Parental Control
Screen Size
Picture Modes
Trilingual OSD
21”
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1
1
1
1
1
1
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Instruction Manual
Front and Back Panels
Front panel
TV
MENU
POWER LED
INFRARED SENSOR
MAIN POWER SWITCH
CH
TV/AV
VOLUME DOWN/UP
MENU SELECT
CHANNEL DOWN/UP
TV/VIDEO SELECT
Back panel
TV (back panel)
OUT
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
Panel Descriptions
AV Input - standard composite input designed for use with A/V devices, such as a VCR or DVD
player
AV Output - composite output for signals from TV to devices such as VCRs
Antenna IN Jack - standard coaxial antenna jack
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Remote Control Features
FUNCTION Used for
volume control and
child lock (press MUTE
at same time to lock
buttons. Use same
process to unlock)
Number buttons Selects
channel by number
100+ Used for channels
over 99
TIME Accesses the
Timer menu
ARROWS Used to
navigate through TV
menus
F
1
4
7
0
100+
23
5
8
6
9
CH
MENU
MR53R400
STANDBY Turns the TV
On or Off
CH + / - Used to adjust
the current channel
VOL + / - Used to adjust
the volume up or down
DISPLAY Brings up the
TV display
MENU Accesses the
TV menus
PICTURE Selects the
various Picture Modes
RECALL Returns to the
last channel viewed
CC Activates Closed
Captioning
RECALL
SCAN
CC
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MUTE
VIDEO
MUTE Mutes or restores
the TV volume
SCAN The TV will scan
all active channels
VIDEO Cycles through
the Video/Air modes